Samsung SL720 vs Sony A6100

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung SL720 versus Sony A6100, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the SL720 (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The SL720 was unveiled 11 years prior to the A6100 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SL720 scores versus the A6100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL720 & Sony Alpha a6100. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung SL720 Gallery & Sony A6100 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL720 provides outside measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony A6100 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SL720 against the A6100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SL720 and A6100 is 94 and 81 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL720 and A6100.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SL720 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony A6100 will deliver more detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SL720 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.